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American Flatbread

(Sugarbush, VT)

46 Lareau Road•Waitsfield, VT •802-496-8856

These wood-fired pizzas have made their way across the country, in frozen food sections of your favorite grocery store. But if you want to try what it's like to have one of these tasty treats fresh out of the oven, you'll have to venture to the original American Flatbread in Waitsfield and wait in line with everyone else.

Bentley's

(Stratton, VT)

61 Middle Ridge Rd•Stratton Mountain, VT •802-297-2500

The perfect setting for a cozy and relaxed family dinner, Bentley's, located just off the lobby at the Inn at Stratton Mountain, serves up American Continental cuisine in their full-service dining room. Although not particularly gourmet, they do have a nice salad bar and a standard kids' menu. Open Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Bentley's is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Bistro at Ten Acres

(Stowe, VT)

14 Barrows Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-6838

This dinner spot is located at Ten Acres Lodge. The family-run lodge and restaurant features homemade soups, breads, salads, desserts and steak and seafood entrees. The elegant dinner spot is open from Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Blanche & Bill's Pancake House

(Killington, VT)

586 U.S. Route 4•Bridgewater Corners, VT •802-422-3816

In Bridgewater Corners, on Route 4, the new owners of Blanche & Bill's have already developed a loyal following of breakfast lovers. Try the blueberry pancakes served with (you guessed it!) Vermont maple syrup, the crispy waffles, and omelets of every type.

Blue Donkey

(Stowe, VT)

1669 Mountain Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-3100

For the best burgers in Stowe, the Blue Donkey is it. From beef to turkey to veggie to even salmon burgers, the Blue Donkey has them all, along with milkshakes, hand-cut fries and local craft beers. In the winter, a fireplace provides warmth and ambience.

Blue Moon Cafe

(Stowe, VT)

35 School St.•Stowe, VT •802-253-7006

The entrees at this intimate restaurant in Stowe Village changes nightly, but whatever is on the menu is usually a tasty treat. Expect Maine crabs, salmon dishes, oysters, and an extensive wine list. Kids will like the chowder, grilled chicken breast, and Belgian chocolate pot for dessert.

Casey's Caboose

(Other Vermont Area)

2841 Killington Road•Killington, VT •802-422-3795

Casey's Caboose in Killington is a train-themed family restaurant housed in an actual caboose! The facade itself would be enough to attract the kids, but the restaurant serves pretty good food as well. You'll find burgers, pasta and steak on the menu, as well as salads. There's also a kids' menu. Some might argue this place is a bit pricey for the quality, but it's worth a visit.

Choices Restaurant

(Killington, VT)

2820 Killington Road•Killington, VT •802-422-4030

A family favorite ever since it opened 25 years ago, Choices offers a variety of pastas for the kids, while mom and dad can dig into the rotisserie chicken, leg of lamb, or grilled salmon. The chef is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.

Cliff House

(Stowe, VT)

Mount Mansfield at Stowe Mountain Resort•Stowe, VT •800-253-4754

Dine in the mountaintops of Stowe with this lovely restaurant, located 3,625 feet up Mount Mansfield. Cliff House provides lunch for skiers during ski season, but be sure to reserve a special Saturday night dinner. The all-inclusive, themed Summit Series Dinners is a unique evening with a multi-course menu.

Cob's Market

(Stratton, VT)

Main Lodge•Stratton Mountain, VT •800-787-2770

Cob's Market is located in the base lodge and offers full breakfast; the traditional burgers, hot dogs and fries; as well as specialty soups, wraps and salads. You'll have no problem finding foods appealing to everyone in your family but be prepared to pay the price.

DJ's

(Okemo, VT)

146 Main St.•Ludlow, VT •802-228-5374

You have to love a place that still features a salad bar in this day and age, included in the price of an entree. Grab a booth at DJ's, a favorite local joint on Main Street and get ready to dig into the chicken marsala, salmon, and ravioli dishes. Best yet, they have our favorite Vermont ale on tap, Switchback.

DJ's

(Other Vermont Area)

146 Main St.•Ludlow, VT •802-228-5374

You have to love a place that still features a salad bar in this day and age, included in the price of an entree. Grab a booth at DJ's, a favorite local joint on Main Street and get ready to dig into the chicken marsala, salmon, and ravioli dishes. Best yet, they have our favorite Vermont ale on tap, Switchback.

Double Diamond Cafe

(Stratton, VT)

Base Lodge•Stratton Mountain, VT •800-787-2770

A real family pleaser, the new Double Diamond Cafe in the base lodge offers pizza, freshly made in an Italian marble oven, by the slice or the pie. Specialty coffees are also available.

Garlic John's

(Stratton, VT)

1610 Depot St•Manchester, VT •802-362-9843

Garlic John's is the closet you'll get to an authentic Italian restaurant in the Green Mountains, and it's conveniently located on Route 11 on your way into Manchester, about a 15-minute ride from Stratton Mountain. The food is tasty, fresh and plentiful, and we all devoured the warm bread. Although most kids will welcome the pasta with marina sauce, there's also pizza, burgers and French fries on the menu.

Gracie's

(Stowe, VT)

18 Edson Hill Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-8741

Gracie's is so popular that it keeps moving to a larger space, lately on Edson Hill Road. The casual fare includes a heaping mound of nachos, a long list of burgers, fish and chips, and an extensive children's menu.

Harrison's Restaurant & Bar

(Other Vermont Area)

25 Main St.•Stowe, VT •802-253-7773

Mom and dad will like this one as much as the kids -- Harrison's aims to please more sophisticated palates but children are nonetheless welcome. This is a great place for mom and dad to get a little ambiance without feeling uncomfortable having kids along. Many menu items will appeal to the younger crowd, like lobster mac and cheese, burgers, chicken tenders, and fish and chips.

McCarthy's

(Stowe, VT)

Mountain Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-8626

Serving breakfast since 1974, McCarthy's opens at 6:30 a.m. and serves traditional breakfast fare along with homemade sticky buns and muffins. (They also offer gluten-free bread and muffins.) The restaurant is open through 2:30 p.m. and also offers soups, salads and lunch specials.

Michael's on the Hill

(Stowe, VT)

4182 Waterbury-Stowe Road•Waterbury Center, VT •802-244-7476

Named one of the best restaurants in Stowe, Michael's is Vermont's first certified green restaurant. Serving farm to table cuisine in a romantic house setting, the restaurant is known for its steak, creative entrees and wine list.

Mulligan's

(Stratton, VT)

18 Stratton Mountain Village•Stratton Mountain, VT •802-297-9293

Mulligan's, home to the Green Door Pub, is located just steps away from the base lodge in the heart of Stratton Village. It's a bit pricey, but you'll find a wide variety of menu choices and even with the pub downstairs, it's still very family friendly. Offering up standard American fare, you'll find everything from burgers and steaks to fresh salads and seafood. The chicken fajitas are a favorite, salads are large and fresh, and you can't miss with a burger and fries. The kids' menu includes the standard burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese and pasta with marina sauce. For dessert, save room for the chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream on top -- even mom and dad will want to indulge! Make your reservations ahead to avoid a long wait during the busy ski season. If they're not too busy, request a table on the second floor looking out onto the mountain; it's the perfect spot to recount your favorite runs of the day.

O'Grady's Grill & Bar

(Stowe, VT)

504 Mountain Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-8233

The family-owned and operated O'Grady's Grill & Bar is a full-service Irish pub. Two roaring fires run throughout winter and the pub offers traditional pub fare along with hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and homemade desserts.

Organic Pizza Company

(Stratton, VT)

Village Square•Stratton Mountain, VT •802-297-3065

A family favorite, the Organic Pizza Company is a casual eatery located conveniently in Stratton Village. Kids won't notice the natural and organic ingredients in their plain pizzas but adults will appreciate the healthy twist. Choose from every imaginable topping combination and enjoy with salad from the farm-fresh salad bar. For the unusual child who doesn't like pizza, chicken fingers with BBQ sauce are also offered.

Outback Pizza

(Killington, VT)

2841 Killington Road•Killington , VT •802-422-9885

Outback's wood-fired pizza is the best in Killington. Try the Vermonter BLT, with Vermont cheddar, mozzarella, bacon bits, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and basil. Meat lovers will like the Beast of the East, topped with meatballs, pepperoni, and sausage.

Panda Garden

(Stratton, VT)

4519 Main Street•Manchester, VT •802-362-9133

If your family is a fan of Chinese food, don't miss Panda Garden in nearby Manchester, Vermont. It's approximately a 30-minute drive from Stratton Mountain, but if you're not too worn out from a day on skiing or riding, it's worth it for the fresh and delicious foods. Even your kids may love the vegetable dumplings. Ask for a comfortable booth.

Pie in the Sky

(Stowe, VT)

492 Mountain Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-5100

With a large selection of pastas, chicken and eggplant Parmesan, and pizzas, including the signature Blond Vermonter that's topped with Vermont cheddar, apples, and ham, Pie in the Sky remains an affordable family favorite in town.

Pie-casso Pizzeria & Lounge

(Stowe, VT)

1899 Mountain Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-4411

For the best pizza in town, visit Pie-casso, which provides sit-down dining, by-the-slice pizza, delivery and takeout. Kids have a healthy selection to choose from on the kids' menu, and gluten-free items are available.

Pitcher Inn

(Sugarbush, VT)

275 Main St.•Warren, VT •802-496-6350

Find a babysitter and head on over to this intimate dining room. The Vermont pride at the Pitcher Inn stems to the restaurant where many of the entrees include native produce. Appetizers include a mushroom-stuffed ravioli, topped with a light herb sauce or the fresh arugula salad with crispy shallots and almonds. Then move on to an entree of veal saltimbocca, slices of veal wrapped in Serrano ham, all washed down with a tasty Oregon pinot noir.

Pitcher Inn

(Other Vermont Area)

275 Main St.•Warren, VT •802-496-6350

Find a babysitter and head on over to this intimate dining room. The Vermont pride at the Pitcher Inn stems to the restaurant where many of the entrees include native produce. Appetizers include a mushroom-stuffed ravioli, topped with a light herb sauce or the fresh arugula salad with crispy shallots and almonds. Then move on to an entree of veal saltimbocca, slices of veal wrapped in Serrano ham, all washed down with a tasty Oregon pinot noir.

Siena

(Okemo, VT)

77 Okemo Ridge Road•Ludlow, VT •800-786-5366

Located just above the Roundhouse restaurant at the Jackson Gore Inn, Siena serves family-friendly Italian fare. Choose from one of the pizzas, pasta dishes, chicken and eggplant Parmesan and lasagna. Save room for the tasty tiramisu for dessert.

Sushi Yoshi

(Stowe, VT)

1128 Mountain Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-4135

For gourmet Chinese and Japanese Hibachi, Sushi Yoshi is Stowe's go-to Asian-inspired restaurants. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the restaurant provides dine-in or takeout, and even offers free shuttle service if you don't feel like driving.

Swiss Fondue by Heinz

(Stowe, VT)

48 South Main Street•Stowe, VT •802-999-8785

Feel as is you've skied the mountains of Switzerland when you come off the slopes and enjoy traditional Swiss fondue at this rustic alpine restaurant. The only fondue restaurant in Stowe, families can share sweet and savory cheeses during dinners 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. or fondue and crepes during lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.

The Hatchery

(Okemo, VT)

164 Main Street•Ludlow, VT •802-228-2311

To get you ready and rearin' to hit those slopes, head to The Hatchery, also on Main Street. The large menu of breakfast items includes veggie omelets, cinnamon-raisin French toast, and that perennial child favorite, chocolate-chip pancakes. Bring cash because they don't accept credit cards.

The Partridge in a Pantry Deli

(Stratton, VT)

10 Stratton Mt Access Rd•S Londonderry, VT •802-297-9850

For breakfast, the Partridge in a Pantry Deli serves up delicious breakfast sandwiches and wraps in their small cozy setting, along with standards like bagels, yogurt, fruit and oatmeal. At lunch, you'll find all kinds of gourmet sandwiches and wraps, along with a variety of substantial and healthy salads, although most choices won't appeal to kids. The Deli is connected to a small provisions store where you'll find homemade frozen entrees like chicken parmesan and lasagna, perfect for an easy family dinner in. Dinner entrees for six persons or more can be ordered ahead, and it's wise to allow as much lead time on orders as possible, as they can reach capacity.

Timbers Restaurant

(Sugarbush, VT)

1840 Sugarbush Access Road•Warren, VT •802-583-6800

Attached to the Clay Brook, Timbers' floor-to-high ceiling glass windows offer diners glorious views of the mountains. Start with the soup of the day, a wedge salad, or the Vermont cheese plate, then move on to the long list of steaks, shrimp scampi, or braised short rib. The menu takes advantage of Vermont's farms to use as much local vegetables, cheeses and meats as possible.

Tom's Loft Tavern

(Okemo, VT)

300 Mountain Road•Ludlow, VT •802-228-5638

This red barn, near the Okemo base lodge on Mountain Road, is home to the apres-ski scene in the region. Head inside after a day on the slopes and treat yourself to Long Trail Ale on tap. There are booths upstairs if you want to grab a plate of nachos with the kids.

Trapp Family Lodge

(Stowe, VT)

700 Trapp Hill Road•Stowe, VT •802-253-8511

Even if you're not staying at Trapp's, drive up for dinner in the main dining room. With its rustic decor, you're immediately transported back to the old country. Especially when the entrees of wiener schnitzel and coq au vin start to arrive. Kids will like the fondue.

Wally's American Grill

(Killington, VT)

2841 Killington Road•Killington, VT •802-442-3177

Grab a booth at this 1950s-era diner on the access road, popular for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The fresh-squeezed orange juice is a hit in the morning hours. For lunch, there's a large selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Dinner options include lobster ravioli, linguini and homemade meatballs, and a 12-ounce strip steak.

Warren Country Store

(Sugarbush, VT)

284 Main Street•Warren, VT •802-496-3864

This is a must-stop, especially when you want to find picnic food for a bike ride or hike. Dagwoodesque sandwiches on thick French bread can be savored at the picnic tables overlooking Mad River. Try to save room for the homemade peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, and chocolate chip cookies. They also offer salads, a hot breakfast menu and other baked pastries.